Lillian Siegel

Lillian Siegel, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, devoted wife of 43 years passed away peacefully in Bridgeport, CT on May 27, 2021. She was 94 years old.
Lillian will be lovingly remembered, for her boundless love for her family, inner strength and radiant energy.
Born on July 11, 1926, in Albany, NY.  Lillian was one of four siblings. The family lived in a small home on Morton Avenue. Lillian had and shared wonderful memories of her childhood especially of her loving parents, Anna and Philip Golderman.
Lillian met Rueben Siegel and they married in 1950.  They remained lifelong partners.  In marriage she inherited two stepchildren.  They stayed in Albany, where they raised two children.  In 1988 they moved to Delray Beach, FL and lived joyfully until Rueben passed away in 1993.  Whether in Albany or Delray Beach, Lillian created and maintained her world of strong friendships and passions.
Through the years Lillian had been a member of Congregation Ohav Shalom and Congregation Beth Jacob Abraham where she actively played roles in synagogue life.  That devotion extended to her professional work at the Jewish Federation of Albany.
She is survived by daughter Ani (Eileen Adams); son Joel (Jessica); stepson Richard (May); daughter-in-law Nancy Siegel; grandchildren Evan Siegel, Sarah Sklar, Darlene Mollov, Jay Siegel, Brent Larin, Marna Crane and Rachel Larin and many beloved, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews with whom she shared great love and devotion.  Additionally, she is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Eunice Golderman.  She was predeceased by sisters Elsie Shapiro, Shirley Basch and brother Lester Golderman as well as stepson Mark Siegel.
Services and interment will be held in the Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery on Western Avenue in Guilderland, NY on Monday, May 31, 2021
The family expresses gratitude to devoted nieces and nephews, Barry Shapiro (and the late Francois), Susan Shapiro, Billy Golderman (Kathy), Philip Golderman,(Renee), Noreen Wellish and Laura Branagan.

Services at the Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery , Western Avenue Guilderland, New York on Monday, May 31, 2021

The family expresses its enormous gratitude, devotion and care to those at the Jewish Senior Services in Fairfield, CT.
Donations in Lillian’s memory can be made to Jewish Senior Services, 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604-9908. T

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